CyberLink released a free diagnostic tool for testing PC systems for Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD capabilities.
The software, called the CyberLink BD/HD DVD Advisor, analyzes system resources and rates them according to whether they can support the playback of next-generation Hollywood discs. Upgrade recommendations and troubleshooting support are provided if a PC system is unable to support Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD playback.
CyberLink BD/HD DVD Advisor analyzes the PC for capabilities of the following system components:
- Processor
- System memory
- Operating system
- Graphics card, card drivers, and video memory
- Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD drive
- Software player
- HDCP-compliance
The CyberLink BD/HD DVD Advisor Beta Version is available for free from
www.cyberlink.com/bd-hddvd_advisor.